March 29, 2024

Legislative Proposals Sought From Residents

Assembly

The St. Mary’s County commissioners will hold a meeting with members of the county’s legislative delegation at 6 pm Tuesday, October 5, 2021, to hear legislative proposals from organizations and citizens.

Naval Test Pilot School Graduates 31

The US Naval Test Pilot School held a recent graduation ceremony for Class 159. After an 11-month course of instruction for designation as Engineering Developmental Test Pilots, Test Flight Officers, and Test Engineers, 31 students received their diplomas.

Newtowne Players to Present ‘Hamlet’

Newtowne Players

Shakespeare in the City is back! “Hamlet” performances by The Newtowne Players will be held August 12-14 and 19-21, 2021, in Historic St. Mary’s City.

NAACP Plans Back-to-School Event

Back-to-School

The NAACP 7025 Branch is planning a back-to-school fair for Saturday, August 14, 2021, from noon to 3 pm at Lancaster Park in Lexington Park.

State Students Compete at SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA

Several students from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center were awarded medals and a number of students finished in the top 10 at this year’s SkillsUSA competition.

Entries Sought for DNR Photo Contest

Photo Contest

Calling all shutterbugs! The 18th annual Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo Contest is accepting entries through August 5, 2021.

Free Pesticide Container Recycling Offered

Pesticide Container Recycling

The Maryland Department of Agriculture sponsors a summer collection program for high density polyethylene pesticide containers for farmers, pesticide applicators, and others who wish to dispose of plastic pesticide containers properly.

Garden Project Honors Essential Workers

Garden

The St. Mary’s County Health Department welcomed the renovation of the health department courtyard garden at its main office in Leonardtown.

Got LEGOs? Build a Lighthouse

LEGO

The Piney Point Lighthouse Museum has a challenge for LEGO enthusiasts. Create a lighthouse utilizing LEGO bricks and enter it in a competition honoring the lighthouse’s 185th anniversary.

Sign Up for CodeRED Weather Warnings

CodeRED

In advance of inclement weather, St. Mary’s County residents should sign up to receive email warnings, updates, and special notices, including road closures, severe weather updates, and CodeRED Weather Warnings.